assumption
Translation
assumption, supposition, presumption, taking on
Examples
Your assumption is incorrect.
Your assumption is incorrect.
The assumption of power was swift.
The assumption of power was swift.
Grammar Patterns
an assumption ((that...)) a belief that something is true without proof. He made the assumption that she was single.
on the assumption ((that...)) based on the belief that something is true. We are working on the assumption that it is true.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supposition, hypothesis, presumption; Antonyms: fact, proof
Etymology
From Latin 'assumere' (to take up), formed from 'ad-' (to) + 'sumere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to assume'. An assumption is what you have when you assume something.